Hamiltonstövare

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Hamiltonstövare

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Other names Hamilton Hound
Swedish Foxhound
Country of origin Sweden
Nicknames Hamilton
Traits
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The UKC does not have an official breed standard.

The Hamiltonstövare is a breed of dog, bred as a hunting hound. The breed was developed in Sweden by the founder of the Swedish Kennel Club, Count Adolf Hamilton. Its ancestry includes several German hounds as well as English Foxhounds and Harriers.

The breed is known by the white blaze on the head, down the neck, four white paws, and a white tail tip. He differs from an English Foxhound in that his frame is lighter.